India Court Rules Voters Can Choose 'None of the Above'

Faced With Unpalatable Choice, Electors May Now Disapprove Entire Field

By

Niharika Mandhana

Sept. 27, 2013 2:27 p.m. ET

NEW DELHI—Indians have a new choice when they go to the polls: None of the above.

On Friday, the Supreme Court said voters in the world's largest democracy have the right to disapprove all candidates on the ballot, a step that could put pressure on parties to field better-qualified politicians.